Mauritius to Australia

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Origin

Depart Date

Friday, February 21, 1845

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Journey Notes

The Charles Heddle sailed from Mauritius on 21 February 1845 and soon fell in with a hurricane, before which she scudded for five days. After one complete circle inside the vortex her sails had all blown away and she made four further revolutions under bare poles. Analysis of the brig's log published in the Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trading List, Sydney 4 May 1850.

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